Abstract: Effects of an axial defect in the composite of hoop-wrapped steel and aluminum cylinders on the hoop stress as well as on the bulging of the liners were investigated through the numerical ...

Abstract: Leak as well as rupture types of failures related to sustained-load-cracking (SLC) have been observed in high-pressure gas cylinders fabricated from certain aluminium alloy. The stable crack ...

Abstract: Retardation effect of the hydrostatic test on the subsequent crack growth in an AISI 4130X steel gas cylinder has been predicted. The post-test retardation period depends upon the size of the ...

Abstract: An industry-government collaborative program was carried out with an aim to promoting the acceptance of fracture mechanics-based fitness-for-service assessment methodology for a service-damaged ...